Electric vehicles

Renewables Scotland 2030: A discussion paper on how to transform Scotland’s energy sector by 2030

Author / Creator: Craig Berry

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: February 2018

Scotland needs an energy infrastructure to adequately exploit renewable sources at a level to meet the variety of demands likely to be demanded.  To do this it needs an energy agency at government level,.


Consultation on Distribution Futures Energy Scenarios

Author / Creator: Common Weal

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published:

The use of electric vehicles is over-estimated due to changing work patterns. Private vehicles should be discouraged from city centres to concentrate on public transport and active travel. District Heating Systems offer better outcomes with less strain on the electrical grid than heat pumps.  New buildings need to be constructed to passive energy standards.